Pulley
Botwood Heritage Park and Museums
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| Nom de l'objet : | Pulley |
|---|---|
| Catégorie de l'objet : | Tools and Equipment |
| Sous-catégorie de l'objet : | Mechanical T & E |
| Groupe de l'objet : | Shipbuilding |
| Matériaux : | metal |
| Technique de fabrication : | cast? |
| Numéro d'accession : | 97-081 |
| Province d'utilisation : | Newfoundland & Labrador |
| Pays d'utilisation : | Canada |
| Description : | It is a pulley used in the process of shipbuilding. The pulley is oval shaped metal on two sides that is joined at the top and bottom. The top is a circular loop. Inside there is a wheel attached in the centre allowing the wheel to spin. |
| Commentaires : | Shipyards were established in Botwood in the early 1900s. In 1905, Botwood was selected as the most suitable shipping port along the Exploits River. However, this port was not without its problems. The major issue was that the harbour in Botwood would completely fill with ice during the winter. A solution was established when railroad construction between Botwood and Grand Falls-Windsor began in 1908 to ease transportation efficiency and cost. |
| Longueur : | 11 |
| Largeur : | 5.5 |
| Profondeur : | 2 |
| Unité de mesure linéaire : | cm |
| Établissement : | Botwood Heritage Park and Museums |
| Ville de l'établissement : | Botwood |
| Province de l'établissement : | Newfoundland Labrador |